I’ve enjoyed reading this. I guess I understand the sentiment. Many protestant who say that Catholics aren’t worshiping the same Jesus are theological migits and understand nothing about chruch history. But since I don’t see any other protestants posting here I thought I would.
What Protestants mean by this is that they don’t believe Catholics have a personal relationship with Jesus. (I know I know how can you get more personal than taking the Eucharistic sacrament?) They see rote prayers and think it’s just religion. They have no idea that for many Catholics yes its true and they don’t know their faith but many are true believers and are servants of the Most High God and worship Jesus in spirit and truth. Most protestants can’t be spoken with because they “know beyond a shadow of a doubt” that you’re religious and do not have real faith. ( I know this is not true but what they say) Just learn your faith and teach the truth. Face them on historical standing and the early church. there is your strength and their weakness.
On the other hand. Mormons worship another Jesus! In their theology he is a demurge.